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Constable William W. Lowther | Bisbee Police Department, Arizona
Bisbee Police Department, Arizona

Constable

William W. Lowther

Bisbee Police Department, Arizona

End of Watch: Thursday, April 10, 1890

Biographical Info

Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 10, 1890
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Constable William W. Lowther was shot and killed on a ranch while attempting to arrest the ranch's owner. Constable Lowther was shot by the man after the suspect refused to accompany the officer. The suspect then fled into nearby mountains with towns people in pursuit, but was never apprehended.

Constable Lowther had served with the agency for nine years and was survived by his brother. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Bisbie Cochise County, Arizona.